Section 2. Definitions

(1) In this Act unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, (1) "Commandant", "Assistant Commandant" and "Adjutant" mean person appointed by the [State Government] to those offices of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary. (2) [....] (3) "Officer of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary" means a person appointed to the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary under this Act, who has, in accordance with the provisions of this Act, signed a statement, in the form given in the Schedule. (4) The expressions "reason to believe", "criminal force" and "assault" have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Indian Penal Code of the Central Legislature. (5) "Superior Officer" means in relation to an officer of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary any officer of a rank which as prescribed is higher than that of such officer. (6) "Prescribed" means prescribed by rules made this Act. [(7) "Inspector General" and "Deputy Inspector General" mean the persons respectively appointed by the State Government to the Inspector General of Police and Deputy Inspector General of Police, under the law for the time being in force for the regulation of the police force in the State of Rajasthan.] ["Inspector General" shall also include the Additional Inspector General Police appointed by the State Government] [(2) References in this Act, to the Police Act, 1861 of the Central Legislate shall be construed as references to that Act as adopted to the prereorganisation State of Rajasthan.]